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Category: Member Updates

MEMBER INPUT REQUESTED: EFFECTS OF SEISMIC ON COMMERCIAL FISHING QUESTIONNAIRE

FFAW is asking members to complete the attached questionnaire as part of ongoing collaborative Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF) research examining the effects of seismic surveying noise on Newfoundland and
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FFAW 2026 MACKEREL SPAWNING SAMPLING PROGRAM – HARVESTER CALL-OUT

FFAW is now accepting applications for a mackerel sampling opportunity. Multiple harvesters are required to conduct mackerel sampling in areas between June and October of this year. Contact April Wiseman
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CRAB PRICE UPDATE: APRIL 19 TO 256 AND APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 2026

🔴🦀CRAB PRICE UPDATE: APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 2026 Urner Barry (UB) began quoting NL 5-8 oz sections on Thursday, April 23. By noon every Monday we will send out
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 14A- OPENING DELAY- UPDATE APRIL 24TH

The Lobster Committee for 14A met on Friday, April 24th and would like to advise that, due to current weather conditions, there will be a delay in the opening of
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 13B-UPDATE APRIL 24TH

The Lobster Committee for 13B met on Thursday, April 23rd. The opening dates for Lobster for LFA 13B will be as follows; Set Monday, April 27th & Tuesday, April 28th
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 13A- UPDATE APRIL 24TH

The Lobster Committee for 13A met on Thursday, April 23rd. The opening dates for Lobster for LFA 13A will be as follows; Set Monday, April 27th & Tuesday, April 28th
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Lobster Prices 2026

For the 2026 season, the lobster pricing formula remains unchanged from 2025 following the Panel’s decision to roll over the existing structure. The price to harvesters will continue to be
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ATTENTION 2026 SNOW CRAB ENTERPRISE OWNERS – APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2026 POST-SEASON SNOW CRAB TRAP SURVEY

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 collaborative post-season (CPS) snow crab trap survey. Please see the attached memo and eligibility requirements for details on how to be included
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 11W – OPENING DELAY

Due to inclement weather conditions and potentially unsafe setting conditions, we advise that there will be a delay in the opening of the LFA 11W season scheduled for this weekend.
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AREA 11 LOBSTER COMMITTEE SEEKING AREA 11W REPRESENTATION

The Area 11 Lobster Committee is being expanded to ensure equal representation for all parts of the area, with two new seats being added. These positions are open to harvesters
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